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What would your employees say they like/dislike about your farm?
Published on April 7, 2015
For a farm to meet their goals their employees must be performing their job to the best of their abilities and enjoying their job. -
Chatting with the judge: Joe Gill
Published on April 2, 2015
Michigan 4-H horse show judge Joe Gill shares his personal perspective on his favorite classes, pet peeves and best piece of advice he’s been given. -
Cover crops and nitrogen scavenging
Published on April 1, 2015
Cover crops can be used to scavenge for excess Nitrogen. The following chart rates cover crops ability to scavenge nitrogen -
Cover crops and soil organic matter
Published on April 1, 2015
Using cover crops can help farms build soil organic matter. -
Cover crops as nitrogen source
Published on April 1, 2015
Learn how cover crops can produce Nitrogen for your fields. -
Agriculture’s role in protecting Lake Erie
Published on April 1, 2015
Phosphorus runoff: A large contributor to problems in Western Lake Erie Basin. -
Controlling soil erosion with cover crops
Published on April 1, 2015
Cover crops can be used to impede soil erosion off of fields. -
Why do animals do what they do? Part 1: Introduction
Published on March 31, 2015
Explore animal behaviors that can be puzzling to humans, but make complete sense to animals. -
Why do animals do what they do? Part 2: A herd is good
Published on March 31, 2015
Herds are beneficial for prey animals for many reasons. Understanding our animal’s behavior and why they act in certain ways helps minimize stress in moving, handling and housing. -
Equine health: You are the key to keeping your horse healthy
Published on March 31, 2015
With recent EHV-1 concerns, horse owners should educate themselves and take the proper precautions to keep their horses healthy.